Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 LITTLETON, MASSACHUSETTS School Improvement Plan
Plan Duration: July 2015-June 2017 WHATEVER IT TAKES, WE WILL LEARN
HONESTY EFFORT ACCEPTANCE RESPECT TAKE RESPONSIBILIY
HELPING EVERYONE ACHIEVE RESULTS TOGETHER
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Shaker Lane School Mission The Shaker Lane School, serving grades Nursery through Grade Two, is the critical first stage of a child’s educational experience in the Littleton school community. As such, our primary goal is to provide a secure, inviting, success-oriented environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of the whole child at his or her level of development. We believe in challenging every child and providing them with the opportunity and encouragement to reach the next stage in their academic development. In addition to encouraging optimum academic achievement, this supportive atmosphere also advocates human values that develop social awareness and mutual respect in our global society. To support every child’s quest for knowledge, our curriculum, founded on sound educational research, is developmentally appropriate and based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. We believe that a hands-on, interdisciplinary instructional approach is essential in fostering a life-long love of learning. Additionally, we know that the high standards of accomplishment we set for the children must be matched by the high expectations we establish for ourselves. Finally, we strive to provide each child the opportunity to interact positively with peers and adults, to respect and share ideas, and to develop a positive selfesteem. The interdependence of students, parents, teachers, and community is essential for the achievement of educational excellence in our child-centered school. We maintain an open-mind, open door, and open heart spirit at the Shaker Lane School.
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 Strategic Goal #1: Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Align and enhance Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to continually improve student achievement Strategic Objective #1 Implement standards-based PK-12 curriculum that is aligned with State Frameworks and is well articulated vertically and horizontally Strategic Objective #2 Implement five-year curriculum review cycle to enhance and/or refine curriculum Strategic Objective #3 Use multiple forms of data to measure and evaluate student achievement Strategic Objective #4 Identify and implement effective instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners 1-1
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1-4
Action Steps Implementation of new Language Arts Program (Journeys) (Updated)
Indicators of Success Program implemented.
Evaluate implementation and effectiveness of new Language Arts Program in all LA Areas (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language) (New) Expand nonfiction informational text library (New)
Evaluation completed Recommendations made If necessary, plan to implement recommendations developed Inventory current materials Selection, development & implementation of new materials. Materials purchased Completed curriculum maps Students’ are provided with learning experiences that are intended to develop content specific mastery as outlined by the frameworks 21st Century Skills integrated
Continue to update and revise curriculum maps in all content areas for both alignment of the common core, integration of 21st Century Skills and reflection of current practices in classrooms (Updated)
Person(s) Responsible Curriculum Director Principals Teachers Curriculum Director Principals Teachers
Timeline Cost/Resources September,2015- Money to purchase June, 2016 materials/program
September, 2015-June,2016
Time
Curriculum Director Principals Teachers
September, 2015-June,2017
Money to purchase materials
Curriculum Director Principal Staff
June,2015-June 2017, Annually
Time Materials
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 into curriculum .
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Action Steps
Indicators of Success
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Cost/Resources
Research, design, and implement a digital citizenship program (New)
Review of current practices Research best practices Review other MA programs Select, develop, implement new program and materials Assessments designed and stored in Atlas Curriculum Mapping program Assessments administered to students Assessment data analyzed Adjustments/changes to instructional practices or materials based on assessment results
Principal Technology Coordinator Tech Staff S.L. Staff Principal Director of Curriculum Staff
September, 2015 June, 2017
Planning/development time Money for support materials/resources Instructional Time Planning/development time Money for support materials/resources
Review of assessment practices of other highperforming districts Research best practices of assessment Selection and implementation of new assessment practices
September, 2015 June, 2017
Curriculum Director Principal Staff
Continue revision of report cards. Report card revision complete. (Current) Form a study group create guidelines Study group formed and for RTI-type models Math and practices researched Writing (New) Review of practices of other high-performing districts Research best practices
Principal Staff Principal Staff
September, Time 2015-June, 2016 Materials September 2015- Time to conduct June, 2016 surveys, visit programs
Review of practices of other high-performing districts Research best practices
Principal Staff
September 2015- Time June, 2016
Continue to develop and implement District Determined Measures (DDMs) in all subject areas as required by the current Educator Evaluation model (New)
3-1
3-3 4-1
4-2
Research assessments in Language Arts and Mathematics and implement new assessment practices if needed (New)
Review Student Success Team process and make revisions if recommended (New)
September, 2015 June, 2017
Time Materials
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 Action Steps 4-3
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Recommendations made and implemented Indicators of Success
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Cost/Resources
Review student progress in LA and Math by holding data meetings consisting of Principal, Reading Specialists, Classroom Teachers and Support Personnel and Identify students in need of remediation and enrichment based on analysis of assessment data (Updated) Continue to provide differentiation opportunities to students in Math (including Symphony Math, Khan Academy, Xtra Math EDM Assessment Differentiation System) Updated)
Meetings held and data reported out to staff. Data analyzed; groups formed.
Principal Specialists Staff
September, 2015-June, 2017
Time Substitute Teachers Cost of Data Management System
Data analyzed, opportunities provided.
Math/Science Specialist Principal Staff
September, 2015-June, 2017
Time Money for programs /materials
Continue to research best practices and implement strategies and/or programming related to meeting the needs of struggling and advanced learners (Current)
Principal Staff
September, 2015-June, 2017
Time Cost of programs Cost of materials
Effective strategies Programs in place
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 Strategic Goal # 2: Professional Development
Provide opportunities for continued growth to support high standards in all district programs Strategic Objective #1 Continually improve district wide mentoring, induction and evaluation programs Strategic Objective #2 Establish and maintain a district wide Professional Development Council (PDC) and programs Strategic Objective #3 Establish and sustain partnerships with higher education and other professional organizations Strategic Objective #4 Examine and develop leadership opportunities for teachers and other staff 2-1 4-1
2-1
Action Steps Maintain a site-based professional development plan which benefits both the individual development of teachers and school-wide improvement efforts by connecting meaningful, differentiated PD with school improvement goals (Current)
Provide Professional Development opportunities related to technology integration currently being used and for new initiatives (Current)
Indicators of Success Shaker Lane staff is represented at District PDC by School-based PDC members Site-based plan developed & implemented which includes: opportunities for staff to participate in the design/selection of their own PD; differentiated delivery methods; authentic/Jobembedded experiences; An environment that builds capacity based on teachers transferring their individual knowledge to the staff in part or as a whole after attending conferences; taking courses; or successfully implementing a new educational strategy, technique or program Professional Development provided for staff Technology integrated into curriculum
Person(s) Responsible
Principal Director of Curriculum PDC members Staff
Curriculum Director Principal Technology Staff Staff
Timeline September, 2015-June, 2017
Cost/Resources
September, 2015-June, 2017, Annually
Time Cost of Professional Development Programs
Time Substitute coverage Money for Professional Development programs Money for support materials
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
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Action Steps Train staff in all aspects of new Language Arts Program (Journeys) (New)
Indicators of Success Staff trained Staff trained
Person(s) Responsible Curriculum Director Principals Curriculum Director Principal
2-3
Train all new staff in all curriculum areas and materials (Current)
2-4
Provide PD opportunities professional development on Sheltered English Immersion instruction (New)
Training Opportunities offered
Curriculum Director Principal
2-5
Provide training and support for staff in the further development of social curriculum (Current)
Staff training Ongoing staff meeting dialogue
3-1 4-2
Continue partnerships with local colleges, universities, and other educational institutions (Current)
Student observers/ teachers/interns Guest instructors Collaborative PD opportunities.
Principal Curriculum Director Staff
Curriculum Director Principal PDC
Timeline September 2015-June, 2016 September, 2015-June, 2017, Annually September, 2015-June, 2017, Annually
September, 2015-June, 2017, Annually September, 2015-June, 2017, Annually
Cost of support materials Cost/Resources Professional Development time Substitutes Time
Time Cost of Professional Development Programs Cost of support materials Professional Development time Cost of training materials Time for PD programs
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 Strategic Goal # 3: Community/Communication Continually improve communication among schools, parents, students, and community Strategic Objective #1 Maintain and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of current forms of communication Strategic Objective #2 Increase use of technology for communication with staff, parents and community Strategic Objective #3 Establish and maintain a district wide Public Relations Team Strategic Objective #4 Strengthen partnerships with business and civic organizations Action Steps Continue to implement and/or develop consistent and efficient communication methods to be used between Shaker Lane and community (Current)
Indicators of Success Weekly News Twitter Principal’s Coffees Face-to-face, phone, email School, grade and/or teacher created websites /blogs Parent/community information events
Person(s) Responsible Principal Staff
Timeline September 2015-June, 2017
Cost/Resources Time Money for training and support
1-2
Explore partnership with LHS students to serve as academic tutors/role models/volunteers for Shaker Lane students. (New)
New program considered LHS students working with RSS students
Principals
September 2015-June, 2017
No cost
2-1
Provide training for teacher websites/blogs (Current)
Websites/blogs developed and updated
Principal Technology Staff Staff
September 2015-June, 2017
4-1
Continue relationships/partnerships with local community members, organizations & businesses in an effort to provide our students with authentic curriculum connections in a wide variety of content
Community volunteers working with students in a variety of settings including: in classrooms community service opportunities
Principal Department heads Staff
September 2015-June, 2017
Time Money for training and support Time Support materials
1-1 2-1
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 areas (Current)
4-1
Action Steps
Indicators of Success
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Cost/Resources
Continue community events such as Math Fair, Science Night, Winterfest, Art Show, Book Fair, and. (Current)
Events held Attendance at events
September 2015-June, 2017, Annually
No additional cost Principal and SL Office Staff time Volunteers
Principal Staff Volunteers
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 Strategic Goal # 4: Climate/Culture Sustain an accepting, respectful, and responsive culture that provides for a safe and secure learning environment Strategic Objective #1 Maintain and modify procedures to ensure a safe, secure school culture Strategic Objective #2 Assure that programs, services, activities, employment opportunities and all written materials are free from bias and discrimination Strategic Objective # 3 Monitor maintenance, repair and renovation of school facilities
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Action Steps Continue to review and implement emergency protocols and preparedness (Current)
Continue to review HEART program and incorporate other social skills development programs into repertoire of social skills training (Updated) Form a study group to review and make recommendations regarding all scheduling – including lunch and specials (New)
Indicators of Success Meetings with fire and police department representatives to review procedures Staff review/training sessions related to emergency plans Successful completion of crisis response drills Programs reviewed; evidence of Responsive Classroom techniques employed in targeted classrooms. Group formed Recommendations made If necessary, recommendations implemented
Person(s) Responsible Principal
Timeline September 2015-June, 2017, Annually
Cost/Resources Time
Principal PDC members Staff
Cost of materials/Training
Principal Staff
September 2015-June, 2017, Annually September 2015-June, 2017, September 2015-June, 2017, Annually September 2015-June, 2017, Annually
Time
1-4
Collect semi-annual end of year parent data related to school-wide practices, procedures and culture (New)
Analysis of and response to results of parent survey
Principal
3-1
Continue facility maintenance plan. (Current)
Inspection completed of building/grounds. Needs list completed. Maintenance plan created and updated regularly
Principal Facilities Director Business Manager Custodian
Time
Money for maintenance and repairs
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Strategic Goal # 5: Technology Provide all staff and students with access to current technology Strategic Objective #1 Review and revise district wide five-year technology plan Strategic Objective #2 Improve the utilization of technology for students and staff Strategic Objective #3 Provide all staff and students with access to current technology Action Steps Follow recommendations of district strategic plan (Current)
Indicators of Success
Person(s) Responsible
1-1
As reported in EOY report or Technology Integration Plan
Technology Coordinator Principal Staff
2-1 3-1
Increase types & frequency of technology being integrated into instructional practices (Current)
Technology Integration Plan
2-2 3-2
Provide students and staff with appropriate technological equipment (Current)
Technology provided such as Student and staff iPads Chromebooks MacBooks Computers Document Cameras Apple TVs
Principal Staff Technology Staff
Principal Curriculum Coordinators Staff Technology Coordinator
Timeline September 2015-June, 2017, Annually 2015-June, 2017, Annually
Cost/Resources
2015-June, 2017, Annually
Cost of equipment
Time Money for materials Money for support Money for training Time Money for materials Money for support Money for training
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 603 CMR 27.00 Student Learning Time Structured learning time shall mean time during which students are engaged in regularly scheduled instruction, learning activities, or learning assessments within the curriculum for study of the "core subjects" and "other subjects." In addition to classroom time where both teachers and students are present, structured learning time may include directed study, independent study, technology-assisted learning, presentations by persons other than teachers, school-towork programs, and statewide student performance assessments. Elementary school shall mean a school providing instruction to grades one through five, six, seven, or eight, and, where so designated by a school committee prior to the commencement of a school year, may also include a middle school or other intermediate level school providing instruction to grades five through eight or any combination thereof. Secondary school shall mean a school providing instruction to grades six through twelve, or any combination of those grades, except where a school committee, prior to the commencement of the school year, has designated a middle or other intermediate level school providing instruction to grades five through eight, or any combination thereof, as an elementary school. Structured Learning Time Requirements Schools shall ensure that every elementary school student is scheduled to receive a minimum of 900 hours per school year of structured learning time, as defined in 603 CMR 27.02. Time which a student spends at school breakfast and lunch, passing between classes, in homeroom, at recess, in non-directed study periods, receiving school services, and participating in optional school programs shall not count toward meeting the minimum structured learning time requirement for that student. All schools shall ensure that every secondary school student is scheduled to receive a minimum of 990 hours per school year of structured learning time, as defined in 603 CMR 27.02. Time which a student spends at school breakfast and lunch, passing between classes, in homeroom, at recess, in non-directed study periods, receiving school services, and participating in optional school programs shall not count toward meeting the minimum structured learning time requirement for that student.
Shaker Lane School Student Learning Time
School Day = 6 hours & 25 minutes = 385 minutes per day 385 Minutes – 20 minute lunch = 365 minutes per day 365 minutes – 35 minutes recess time = 330 minutes per day = 5.5 hours per day 5.5 hours x 162 days (180-18 early release days) = 891 full day hours 1 half day = 3 hours & 25 minutes = 205 minutes – 15 minutes recess = 190 minutes = 3.16 hours per half day 3.16 hours x 18 half days = 57 half day hours 13
Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 891 full day hours + 57 half day hours = 948 Structured Learning Time Hours
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS (October 1, 2014 report) Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity (2014-15) Race
% of School
% of District
% of State
African American
4.6
2.4
8.7
Asian
8.6
4.8
6.3
Hispanic
3.5
2.6
17.9
Native American
0.7
0.3
0.2
White
81.4
87.7
63.7
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
0.2
0.4
0.1
Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic
0.9
1.6
3.1
Enrollment by Gender (2014-15) School
District
State
Male
216
768
489,731
Female
215
828
466,113
Total
431
1,596
955,844
Enrollment by Grade (2014-15) District Shaker Lane Elementary
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
SP
67 67
133 133
124 124
107 107
122 0
126 0
106 0
123 0
131 0
112 0
105 0
123 0
111 0
106 0
0 0
Kindergarten Enrollment (2014-15) Student Group All Students
Kindergarten Enrollment
Full-day Kindergarten
Total
Part-time
Tuitioned
Full-time
Total
Percent
133
16
99
18
117
88.0
ELL
2
Students w/disabilities
21
2
18
1
19
90.5
Afr. Amer./Black
6
1
5
0
5
83.3
Asian
12
4
7
1
8
66.7
Hispanic/Latino
4
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 White
111
9
85
17
102
Class Size Pre-School Kindergarten Transitional Grade 1 Grade 2
14,11,10,10,9,13 23,23,23,23,23 18 21,22,21,21,20,19 18,18,19,17,18,19
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Shaker Lane School Improvement Plan July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 GLOSSARY OF EDUCATIONAL TERMS: Common Core State Standards: The Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts incorporating the Common Core State Standards and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics incorporating the Common Core State Standards were adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2011. The Common Core provides a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers in a global economy. Curriculum Mapping: A process for developing purposeful, coherent, effective, and engaging lessons and units and accompanying assessments to achieve identified results. DIBELS: The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from kindergarten through sixth grade. Digital Citizenship: The norms of appropriate and responsible technology use. District-Determined Measures (DDMs): District-Determined Measures (DDMs) play a key role in the Commonwealth's new educator evaluation system. Selecting DDMs gives districts a long-sought opportunity to broaden the range ofwhat knowledge and skills they assess and how they assess learning. Districts will be identifying or developing measures for assessing student learning for educators in all grades and subject areas, the results of which will lead to opportunities for robust conversations about student achievement, and ultimately improved educator practice and student learning. Educator Evaluation Plan: A continuous and collaborative learning process for educators based on ongoing communication and feedback by administrators and teachers which includes: Self-Assessment; Analysis, Goal Setting, and Plan Development; Plan Implementation; Formative Assessment/Evaluation; and Summative Evaluation. Learning Targets (I Can): In education, learning objectives/targets are brief statements that describe what students will be expected to learn by the end of school year, course, unit, lesson, project, or class period. In many cases, learning objectives are the interim academic goals that teachers establish for students who are working toward meeting more comprehensive learning standards. MAP: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress: Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) is a formative assessment in ELA/Math/and Science that creates a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student’s learning level—precisely measuring student progress and growth for each individual. MAZE: A MAZE reading assessment is a test that measures how well students understand text they read silently. Responsive Classroom Approach: A research- and evidence-based approach to education that is associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate. It has been recognized by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as one of the most well-designed, evidence-based social and emotional learning programs. Rubric: A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests. Standards-Based Grading: Standards-based grading ”involves measuring students’ proficiency on well-defined course objectives.” (Tomlinson & McTighe, 2006). (Note: Standards-based reporting involves reporting these course objectives rather than letter grades at the end of each grading/reporting period.)
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